PWS

The Public Warning System (PWS) blasted at 12 noon in the middle of Geog lesson at 2D and suddenly one or two boys started waving their arms in the air, not in any sense of panic but in a very relaxed manner, exactly like what what one would witness Singaporeans do during the sing-along sessions on National Day.

Soon enough, the whole class waved as the siren went on for the next min or so. 

If it was a synchronised class spirit event, 2D would have won hands down with their languid swaying of arms in the air with precision.  *rolls eyes*

In any case, what puzzled me at that instant was why did the siren go off today? Shouldn't PWS sounding take place every 1st day of the month only? For a while I thought MAYBE it was something serious. But 2D remained so calm and composed and well, I choose to believe that it was just another exercise, since it was sounded at noon anyway. 

I did a search and was reminded that today - 15 Sept 2008 - is Civil Defence Day! Hence the PWS sounding. In any case, although it is just an exercise, do you know what to do should it be a real wartime emergency? 

PWS sounding will be activated should there be an imminent air-raid or shelling. Upon hearing the wailing signals, you should find your way to the nearest air-raid shelter and listen to the radio for information. 

Speaking of which, there isn't any air-raid shelter for me since I live in a private house. Think I will just hide in my room and pray for the best if I'm at home.

Question: Should there be an air-raid one day and you are within VS premises, where would you run to hide?